Month: September 2012

(Sept. 10, 2012) -- On Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at noon, fifteen-year-old Nicholas Pollock received his wish to have a Camper Trailer at Giant Recreation World in Melbourne, Fla.

(Sept. 10, 2012) -- Washington Parks and Recreation Commissioners reject the idea that Washington’s parks can be fully self-supported, and said they will ask lawmakers for at least $18 million to help fund parks for the next two years, reports The Wenatchee World Online.

(Sept. 10, 2012) -- Heartland RV, LLC is recalling seven model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.

(Sept. 10, 2012) -- The News Journal reports residents opposed to an RV complex in Sussex County, Del. are concerned about diminished property values, destruction of the environment and increased noise and traffic in the community.

(Sept. 10, 2012) -- Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. (Trails West) is recalling 34 model year 2010-2012 recreational horse trailers equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating.

(Sept. 10, 2012) -- For the second time in four days, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner says the only road leading into Denali National Park and Preserve was closed because of snow and ice.

(Sept. 10, 2012) -- Accessory specialist Johns Cross is proudly offering visitors to this year’s Motorhome & Caravan Show, being held Oct. 16-21 at the NEC Birmingham, the chance to benefit from ‘free awning fitting’ with every Fiamma awning purchased at the show.

(Sept. 7, 2012) -- "After a little brainstorming, the solution became clear -- a slide. When the bathroom wall moves out, owners get a bath that has plenty of elbowroom for full-size adults,” Dennig said.  “The bigger bath can double as a changing room, plus there’s room for a big linen cabinet, four times as much counter space, and at least double the under-counter storage of many traditional RV baths.”  

(Sept. 7, 2012) -- “This merger is logical, strategic and the best response to the challenging realities of the current New Zealand market,” said Smith. “thl is the industry player that already has the scale to market New Zealand tourism and New Zealand campervan vacations to a broad international audience and therefore the best placed to make the most of the additional brands.”  

(Sept. 7, 2012) -- "It will be our eighth year in a row presenting seminars at the Hershey show," said Holod. "We always look forward to it. Jodie will be doing exercise seminars there for the first time." Route 66 has turned into the toughest project of Holod's 22-years in the business, he explained, noting he hopes the video is ready to release in late October.